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Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Day 2 of the TeachThought Blogging Challenge - 1 Piece of Technology I Want to Incorporate This Year

There are so many tools out there but I always start with the question of why? If I can't articulate that a tool will make a change to my students' learning, then I would have difficulty in justifying its use. It is simply just a 'cool tool' or the latest new 'must have' tool, but if it doesn't impact student learning in a positive manner, I won't use it.

I start with the SAMR model of adapting technology for learning and teaching - to see how it fits and how it can be adapted through the levels. If I'm using it to just replace something else, for example using Word to replace writing in a book, that's okay but it needs to do more, it needs to reach the 'Redefinition' stage - to create something new that may not have been possible previously to having this tool. Kathy Schrock has fantastic resources on the SAMR model and all other things tech. I've been folowing her since about 1998 and can't recommend her more highly.

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Justine Hughes

Who Am I?

I am a teacher, innovator, creator and life-long learner who is passionate about helping students and teachers become excited about their own teaching and learning. My goal is to always put learners in charge of their own learning - no matter what their age.

I am passionate about blended learning and what the future holds for education around the world. How will these links form in teaching and learning? What will our classrooms look like in 10 years - 5 years?! Will we succeed in flattening the classroom learning environment and linking classrooms, schools and countries together in a digital environment?

I completed my Masters in 2015 and a Postgraduate Certificate in Digital and Collaborative Learning at The MindLab in 2016 and am beginning my PhD through the University of Otago, focusing on Gifted and Talented Education in Aotearoa/New Zealand.

I have previously been an Online Community Developer for Te@chThought and Co-founder of Te@chThought #reflectiveteacher chat with Beth Leidolf